Recall 18V833 affects 1,152 2011-2014 Lamborghini Gallardo vehicles for ECU software that can erase trouble codes. Repair is free at any franchised Lamborghini dealer.
Lamborghini is recalling 1,152 2011-2014 Gallardo Coupe and Gallardo Spyder vehicles because ECU software can erase trouble codes after the ignition is turned off. That can keep warning lamps from alerting drivers to engine or fuel injection system failures, increasing the risk of a crash or injury; Lamborghini dealers will perform the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The engine control unit, or ECU, is the computer that manages engine operation and stores diagnostic trouble codes when a system reports a fault. Those codes are the record a technician reads. They also help trigger warning lamps in the instrument cluster when the car needs attention.
On affected 2011-2014 Gallardo Coupe and Gallardo Spyder vehicles, the ECU software was installed with an incorrect reflash procedure tied to the key-off and key-on cycle. After the ignition is turned off, the software can erase or fail to store fault codes. If a safety system fault is no longer stored, the next drive can begin without the warning lamp that should tell the driver a problem exists.
What you notice is a warning light or cluster message while driving, followed by that message being gone after you turn the car off and restart it. That disappearing warning is the sign named in the recall, not proof that the underlying problem fixed itself.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Gallardo model years, all tied to the same electrical system software.
| 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo | electrical system software |
| 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | electrical system software |
| 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo | electrical system software |
| Units affected | 1,152 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a safety system fails and the warning lamps disappear after a restart, you lose the warning that tells you to stop and get service. Continuing to drive with an engine or fuel injection malfunction and no active warning increases the risk of a crash or injury. Repair is free at any franchised Lamborghini dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2014 Lamborghini Gallardo is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lamborghini dealer to schedule the free ECU software reflash that keeps warning lamps from being cleared after the ignition is turned off.
- Bring the recall notice if Lamborghini mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V833 when you call.
- Treat any warning lamp or engine, fuel injection, or safety-system problem as a reason to stop driving and call the dealer before the reflash is completed.
- Call Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lamborghini technician reflashes the Engine Control Unit software using the approved recall procedure. The update is meant to keep trouble codes from being erased after the ignition is turned off, so warning lamps can alert the driver to safety system problems on the next drive. The software update and labor are free under the recall. Lamborghini has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this related repair. Bring repair invoices and payment records to the service desk or contact Lamborghini customer service for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 27, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 7, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| December 7, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 14, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 14, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V833?
Recall 18V833 covers 1,152 2011-2014 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe and Gallardo Spyder vehicles with ECU software that can erase trouble codes after the ignition is turned off. Without those stored codes, warning lamps fail to alert the driver to safety system problems on the next drive. Lamborghini dealers will reflash the engine software for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2014 Lamborghini Gallardo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Gallardo is included in recall 18V833. If it is, contact a franchised Lamborghini dealer to schedule the engine software reflash. Reference recall number 18V833 or Lamborghini recall numbers L61XR0118/L615R0218 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Lamborghini dealers will reflash the engine software with the appropriate procedure free of charge, regardless of where the vehicle was purchased.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the warning lamps fail to alert you to a safety system problem, such as an engine or fuel injection malfunction. Driving with a faulty system and no warning increases the risk of a crash or injury. The free dealer repair corrects the ECU software issue.
What if I bought my Lamborghini Gallardo used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Gallardo is included, then contact a franchised Lamborghini dealer and reference recall number 18V833 when you schedule the software reflash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V833000 |
|---|---|
| Lamborghini customer service | 1-866-681-6276 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V833 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V833000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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